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58 special needs caregivers are listed in Athens, GA
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
What others are saying about special needs caregivers in Athens, GA
Katie was wonderful! Watched our 1 year old son for a full day while we attended a wedding. So sweet, communicative, and handled our…
Review for Katherine A. by Shannon G.
Taylor was a wonderful sitter for my two kiddos aged 3 and 5 for an entire summer. She was friendly, responsible, knowledgeable, punctual,…
Review for Taylor P. by Sarah M.
Leslie is experienced, knowledgeable, and a wonderful person to get to know. We are totally comfortable leaving our infant in her care, and…
Review for Leslie A. by Care member
Special needs caregivers in Athens, GA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have lots of experience with children with ASD, as I have a brother with it. He also has some friends with ASD that I have taken care of in the past as well.
With ASD often come ADHD, which I have also taken care of in lots of little children that I have cared for through the years.
I am in IB high level psychology, so I...
5.0
"Katie was wonderful! Watched our 1 year old son for a full day while we attended a wedding. So sweet, communicative, and handled our emotional son so well. Would definitely hire again when in Athens!"
Shannon G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Taylor, and I currently work full-time in a plant genetics laboratory at the University of Georgia. I am looking to switch to childcare fulltime. I have 5 years experience in childcare, and 2 additional years of childcare and music therapy for children with special needs.
I graduated from College of the Atlantic...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Taylor was a wonderful sitter for my two kiddos aged 3 and 5 for an entire summer. She was friendly, responsible, knowledgeable, punctual, and fun. We all adored her! She thought of fun activities to do with the kids and drove them to different playgrounds...
Sarah M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Leslie, a seasoned child and senior caregiver based in the Athens, GA area.
My past 20+ years of caregiving experience have spanned across the U. S. and my home country, Honduras. In Honduras, I worked as a doctor in the healthcare system and cared for countless hospitalized children and senior citizens and gave...
Leslie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Leslie is experienced, knowledgeable, and a wonderful person to get to know. We are totally comfortable leaving our infant in her care, and we've learned a few things from her that have really helped out in our daily lives. She sings and holds our baby like he is...
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Chloe F.
Athens, GA
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Chloe, I am a sophomore in college at UGA studying vocal music performance! I love children with all my heart and I enjoy teaching them! My professional experience with children includes lifeguarding and teaching swim lessons to young and special-needs children, working as an assistant ballet teacher, coaching...
Chloe can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our kids love Chloe! She’s responsible, caring, and is always coming up with creative things for the kids to do. She is an excellent babysitter!"
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5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a caregiver and nanny who attends UGA. I am CPR/AED and Bloodborne Pathogen certified, and fully vaccinated. I have years of experience caring for a wide range of ages and care types from date night care, to driving them to school, to nannying. I have experience with special needs, and I am a maternity, birth, and...
Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katie was fantastic!! She nannied my two girls over the summer and they had a great time! Katie was engaging, fun, and (my favorite) enforced my rules. I highly recommend her!"
Summer S.
Ashley D.
Athens, GA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time Sitter/ Nanny Available For Nights /Weekends/ Occassional Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Ashley. I have over 16 years of childcare experience from babysitting to being a nanny, substitute teaching and working at a child care facility. Caring for and helping others is what I thrive for. I have experience with ages newborn - 13 years of age . I have experience with multiples and special needs as...
Ashley can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Absolutely love her! She does fantastic with the kids and they adore her. I would highly recommend to anyone. "
Amber B.
Thank you for considering me for the care you seek. Please ask any questions regarding care or availability!
My main experience is in diabetes type one and mental illness, however I am willing to learn and help in any way that I can. I am an excellent note taker, and im very kind and compassionate.
Brooke B.
Athens, GA
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am a graduate student getting my masters in Applied Behavioral Science. I work regularly with toddlers, children, teens, and young adults (18-25) who have special needs such as autism, down syndrome, ODD, etc. Many of my clients also engage in severe challenging behavior, so I really have seen everything. I also have lots of...
I am currently a special education major and love every minute of it. I have always had a soft spot for special needs and that was apparent in my everyday life. I was a part of the Special Education club in my high school all four years, and attended the Special Olympics with the club. I would work with a variety of needs and I...
Macy K.
Athens, GA
$11-28/hr • 2 yrs exp
I am looking for a babysitting job this summer!! I love love love kids and I was an after school nanny to 4 kids my senior year! I have worked with Extra Special People for the past year, where I have gained experience with individuals with special needs. I am applying to nursing school later this year so I will be shadowing in...
Anna N.
Athens, GA
$13-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I grew up with a family member with a disability so I am very passionate about the community. I also worked with adults with disabilities for over a year. My undergraduate degree is in Rehabilitation Science where I studied different disabilities as well. I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Dressing Assistance and...
My name is Renee. I have 20 plus years caring for people. I have worked in healthcare all my life in areas such as hospitals, doctors' offices, clinics, assisted living/senior communities, hospice, home health. I am a very compassionate and empathetic person.
I have experience working with special needs children in classroom and home settings! I have experience with all ages 0-12. I love to do fun crafts and activities!
Zoey W.
Athens, GA
$10-25/hr
I specialize in fostering a secure and nurturing setting for persons across all age groups. Drawing from my background as a middle school special needs educator, I bring a profound dedication to caregiving. I also have a therapy dog to assist if requested. Leveraging my expertise in special needs and childcare, I guarantee...
Jillian T.
Athens, GA
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
I was a nanny for a little boy with cerebral palsy for 2 years in high school, and I spent 5 years of elementary/middle school volunteering in the special needs department of my school. I have lots of experience with kids and love them so much! Please let me know if interested!
I have been a nanny off and on for the past eight years. During high school and my undergraduate studies, I nannied full time during the summers for a lovely family with two young daughters. I was an au pair for a year in Europe, and nannied for three families in Spain, London, and Ireland. After grad school I spent a year with...
Ellen can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Laurel T.
Athens, GA
$18/hr • 7 yrs exp
I am an experienced babysitter looking for occasional jobs in the Wilmington area. I have lots of experience working with children in a variety of settings. I was a children's librarian and received a degree in social work with a minor in human development from the University of Georgia. I have experience with special needs and...
Laurel can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Emma Claire T.
Athens, GA
$15/hr • 2 yrs exp
My Name Is Emma, And I'm From Athens, Georgia. I Look Forward To Meeting You!
Hey! My name is Emma.
I have 3 nieces and 2 nephews of my own, so a lot of my experience comes from keeping them. I've volunteered at my church, completed a 2-year internship in the special needs department, and been a full-time nanny over the summer.
I'm comfortable with cooking, cleaning, and driving.
I'd describe my...
Emma Claire can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Carina S.
Athens, GA
$15-21/hr • 7 yrs exp
I am looking for a nanny job starting in January (and hopefully over the summer). I have experience with all ages (infant-teenager), special needs children, and multiples. I am willing to drive, do laundry, housekeeping, etc. I am CRP certified as well. I am happy to provide references from previous families I have nannied for.
Carina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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Ratings for Athens, GA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Athens, GA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 58 listed special needs caregivers.